Junior Data Analyst

Precision Resource Group (PRG); West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Resource Group (PRG) is seeking a Junior Data Analyst to join our team in a development role focused on data reporting and BI. You will contribute to reporting needs, build Power BI reports and datasets, and work closely with stakeholders to analyse business activity, trends and opportunities.

You will develop skills across data and business intelligence, with hands-on use of SQL, DAX and data modelling while maintaining data quality and documentation.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of SQL, relational databases and stored procedures.
• Practical Power BI experience including reports, dashboards, DAX measures, calculated columns and data modelling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data accuracy and visualisation quality.
• Ability to understand stakeholder needs and explain technical information to non-technical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and document Power BI reports, dashboards and datasets using SQL and DAX.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and deliver clear analysis of activity, engagement, performance, trends, risks and opportunities.
• Profile, validate, cleanse and monitor data to improve accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Test reports, datasets and data solutions against source data and resolve issues.
• Handle client, candidate, employee and commercial data respecting data-protection rules and internal controls.
• Maintain documentation covering data sources, definitions, transformations, ownership, limitations and user guidance.
• Support adoption of reporting tools, data standards and consistent working practices.
• Keep technical knowledge current and continue developing skills.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Data modelling

DAX measures

Problem solving

Tools

SQL Server

SSRS

Tableau

Qlik Cognos

Job description

PRG | BristoL
Up to £35,000 | Full-time | Permanent

Do you enjoy working with data, solving problems and figuring out what the numbers are actually telling you?

We're looking for a Junior Data Analyst to join us.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Junior Data Analyst, you'll support the organisation's reporting and data needs while developing your skills across data and business intelligence.

Your role will include:

• Developing, maintaining and documenting Power BI reports, dashboards and datasets, using SQL and DAX to extract, transform and model data
• Working with stakeholders to understand their reporting needs and deliver clear analysis of business activity, customer engagement, performance, trends, risks and opportunities
• Profiling, validating, cleansing and monitoring data to improve accuracy, completeness and consistency
• Testing reports, datasets and data solutions against source data and supporting the resolution of any issues
• Handling client, candidate, employee and commercial data in line with data-protection requirements and internal controls
• Maintaining clear documentation covering data sources, definitions, transformations, ownership, limitations and user guidance
• Supporting the adoption of reporting tools, data standards and consistent working practices
• Keeping your technical knowledge current and continuing to develop your skills

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is curious, methodical and keen to develop a career in data and business intelligence.

You should have:

• Working knowledge of SQL, relational databases and stored procedures, including joins, filtering, aggregation and data manipulation
• Practical Power BI experience, including reports, dashboards, DAX measures, calculated columns and data modelling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with careful attention to data accuracy and visualisation quality
• The ability to understand stakeholder needs and explain technical information clearly to non-technical colleagues
• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage priorities, work effectively within a team and deliver agreed tasks reliably

Desirable Skills & Experience

It would also be useful if you have experience or knowledge of:

• Python, R or other analytics and statistical tools
• Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio
• ETL concepts or tools
• Preparing, cleansing and transforming data from multiple sources
• Reporting platforms such as SSRS, Tableau, Qlik or Cognos
• Data governance, lineage and responsible data handling
• Using AI tools responsibly to improve efficiency in data preparation, analysis, reporting and documentation
• CRM or recruitment-sector systems

What We're Looking For In You

• Curious and keen to learn
• Outgoing and confident communicating face to face
• A clear communicator who can explain data to non-technical colleagues
• A good listener who asks effective questions and clarifies requirements
• Collaborative, dependable and stakeholder focused
• Organised and attentive to detail
• Able to manage priorities, meet deadlines and escape risks or uncertainty
• Adaptable and proactive, with a willingness to learn and act on feedback
• Someone who can suggest practical improvements

Development Opportunity

This is a development role where you'll gain exposure to business reporting, data modelling, data quality and wider analytics projects.

As your experience grows, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your technical skills and take increasing ownership of data products.